Opinion
Parker: No, CDC didn’t ban words; but here are some we should
The directive was more about avoiding over-used and meaningless words, which isn’t a bad idea.
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Milbank: Why stop at 7? Plenty of ‘fake’ words hurt Trump
The president has the best words and can use them instead of ‘uninsured,’ ‘collusion’ and ‘rule of law.’
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Robinson: Ivanka’s store latest tenant at Trump Family Swamp
If you think the Trumps aren’t profiting from the presidency, Ivanka has a purse to sell you.
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Harrop: God rest ye merry, subway riders
New York’s subway system is dismayed that ‘ladies and gentleman’ might offend some passengers.
Business
Don’t gamble on becoming a bitcoin millionaire
The North American Securities Administrators Association warned investors about it 3 years ago.
Opinion
Simoneaux: A few of Larry’s favorite things at Christmas
In no particular order: lights, cards, guests, eggnog and protecting ornaments from the dog’s tail.
Opinion
Rampell: CPAs, tax lawyers will do fine after ‘simplification’
Hastily drafted GOP tax reforms will keep attorneys busy exploiting the new loopholes created.
Opinion
Saunders: What’s behind Trump’s mistrust of intelligence, media
The former acting head of the CIA says political forays by both have alienated the president.
Opinion
Parker: When ‘credibly accused’ replaces due process
Giving more weight to accusations may feel justified at some level, but this should give us pause.
Opinion
Robinson: Trump was right — Alabama did the right thing
‘The people of Alabama will do the right thing,’ tweeted Trump. Sadly for him, they did just that.
Opinion
Petri: Ending net neutrality means innovation of bad options
With net neutrality’s end, consumers can choose to get worse service unless they pay more. Hooray!
Opinion
Will: Whirlpool has Washington in a protectionist spin cycle
The appliance maker wants a U.S. trade panel to impose a 50 percent tariff on imported machines.
Opinion
Schwab: Why is party a factor in consequences for bad boys?
In this arena, Democrats are the ones who’ve found a conscience. Republicans take advantage.
Opinion
Gerson: To save the GOP, the party will have to lose
The only way to save the Republican Party from Trumpism is to rebuild it on its ruins.
Opinion
Harrop: Yes, even some Republicans glad Jones won in ‘Bama
But there is no way to massage the results as a win for President Trump. Change is in…
Opinion
Ignatius: With law and facts against him, Trump pounds table
Even as Mueller’s investigation continues, the trail of evidence points to Trump campaign collusion.
Business
Tax reform needs the public’s input on spending priorities
The GOP tax plan is a good idea, but the next step should give us a voice on…
Opinion
Will: Moore’s loss hasn’t lifted stain of Trump’s endorsement
After his support of the grotesque, Trump should be shunned by all but his diehard supporters.
Opinion
Ignatius: Mad dash to pass a tax bill will have consequences
Law professors warned last week the reforms will produce “tax games, roadblocks and glitches.”
Opinion
Parker: Is Trump prepared for the fury his tweet released?
Amid heightened attention over sexual harassment, Trump just had to insult a senator — a woman.